• Wale Oloworekende

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Supporters at a Sporting Lagos game in Lagos.
Sports

Sporting Lagos is Building a Multi-Generational Football Club in the Heart of Lagos

Just two years old, Sporting Lagos boasts a following of young fans, but its appeal is crossing generations as well.

A collage of Nollywood villains (from left to right): Kanayo O. Kanayo, Patience Ozokwor, Chiwetalu Agu, Hanks Anuku.
Film + TV

Ranking Nollywood Actors Who Play Villains the Best

Nollywood villains are as old as the industry, with on-screen acts that are fantastically wicked or terrifying. From domineering witches to ruthless gang leaders, these movie icons have cemented their status in villany.

mohbad
Latest

Thank You For Your Light: A Tribute to Mohbad

Mohbad was at the very center of the street-pop wave in Nigeria.

Nicolas Jackson of Chelsea during the pre-season friendly match between Chelsea FC and Borussia Dortmund at Soldier Field on August 2, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois.
Sports

10 African Footballers We Have On Our Radar for the 2023/2024 Season

With top football leagues resetting for a new season, we pick the African footballers to look out for, from wondrous Napoli forward Victor Osimhen to new Chelsea arrival Nicolas Jackson.

5 Takeaways From Olamide’s New Album 'Unruly'
Music

5 Takeaways From Olamide’s New Album 'Unruly'

Here are the highlights from the Nigerian street-pop icon's tenth studio album, Unruly.

big brother naija all stars cast
Film + TV

Here’s Who We Think Will Win 'Big Brother Naija: All Stars'

Summoned from seasons’ past, we rank the top contenders to win 'Big Brother Naija: All Stars.'

Omah Lay
Interview

Omah Lay Wants to Destigmatize Mental Struggles

We talk to the Nigerian star about putting his anxieties on display and the new deluxe version of Boy Alone.

Victor Osimhen of SSC Napoli during the Serie A match between SSC Napoli and ACF Fiorentina at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on May 07, 2023 in Naples, Italy.
Sports

How Victor Osimhen Wrote His Name in Naples History

The Nigerian and Napoli star led the Italian club to their first Serie A title in 33 years. It was a fairytale season to remember.

Mohamed Salah of Liverpool smiles during the Premier League match between Liverpool and Chelsea at Anfield on August 28, 2021 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)
Sports

The Reign of Mohamed Salah

After a false start at Chelsea, the Egyptian football superstar has taken the world by surprise, one record-breaking achievement at a time.

Zlatan Ibile poses for press shots in front of a green backdrop.
Music

Interview: Zlatan Is Finding Purpose

We talk to the Nigerian musician about his rebrand, the new Omo Ologo EP and acting in Gangs of Lagos.

This Is What Davido's ‘Timeless’ Concert In Lagos Looked Like
Music

This Is What Davido's ‘Timeless’ Concert In Lagos Looked Like

The Nigerian superstar's 'Timeless Event' provided countless moments of joy. Here is our report from the ground.

Sadio Mane of Bayern Muenchen Looks on during the Bundesliga match between 1. FSV Mainz 05 and FC Bayern München at MEWA Arena on April 22, 2023 in Mainz, Germany.
Sports

The Triumph of Sadio Mané

From humble beginnings in an obscure Senegalese village, the football star defied all odds to reach competitive glory.

Egyptian rapper FL EX poses and points to the camera in sunglasses
Music

FL EX is Bringing Egyptian Drill to the World

Get to know fast-rising rapper and singer FL EX, one of the acts helping propel Egyptian drill and North African hip hop to stratospheric levels.

Love and Hip Hop South African Cast
Music

Meet the cast of MTV Africa's 'Love & Hip Hop: South Africa'

From Gigi Lamayne to Shane Eagle, here’s everything you need to know about the cast of MTV Africa's Love & Hip Hop: South Africa.

fela kuti stands in front of soldiers in the Zombie album cover art
Music

10 Nigerian Political Songs You Should Know

Ahead of the Nigerian elections this weekend, here are some Nigerian political songs you should check out.

A still image from inside the Big Brother Titans house, of some of the housemates smiling and laughing.
Film + TV

Meet the 20 housemates of 'Big Brother Titans'

The buzzed-about return of Africa’s top reality show brings in housemates from Nigeria and South Africa.

blaqbonez back in uni
Music

The 15 Best Music Videos of 2022

Featuring Blaqbonez, Black Sherif, FL EX, Asake, Mudra D Viral, K.O and more.

Seni Saraki On Co-Producing the Nigerian Side of the 'Black Panther' Soundtrack
Music

Seni Saraki On Co-Producing the Nigerian Side of the 'Black Panther' Soundtrack

We speak with NATIVE's Seni Saraki who helped put together the Lagos arm of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever - Music From and Inspired By.

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